Struggling

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Warhorse

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Hi All,
Just joined as I feel I need some support - O can't feel God at the moment, I know he's there but I don't feel in touch...
On paper my life should be perfect - I'm well paid, have recently been promoted, got married last year to an amazing woman, and have just had my first child who is simply beautiful - I'm really grateful for all of these things however, I seem to struggle in every aspect.
My work life balance is shot - my job is not just difficult, but nearly impossible. This puts a strain on my new marriage, my health and my ability to be with my family and relax. Even though I'm well paid, I struggle with money due to past debts/ my wife's ex not paying his way for their children.
I've had a really rough and unfortunate past and have often turned to God to help me through things, but this was meant to be "my time" where I can relax into life and things come together for me - the reality of it is I am really struggling.
I can't just give up work - I'm trying my best to support 3 kids and my wife. I have no money and no family to help me out. The pressures of everything are just so immense and I just don't seem to be getting any relief.
I'm worried, exhausted and hanging on by my fingernails.
God help me!
 
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Ugly

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Often times 'my time' isn't Gods plans. Have you sought to find out where God wants you and not where you feel you deserve to be?
 
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Abing

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Warhorse said:
Hi All,
Just joined as I feel I need some support - O can't feel God at the moment, I know he's there but I don't feel in touch...
On paper my life should be perfect - I'm well paid, have recently been promoted, got married last year to an amazing woman, and have just had my first child who is simply beautiful - I'm really grateful for all of these things however, I seem to struggle in every aspect.
My work life balance is shot - my job is not just difficult, but nearly impossible. This puts a strain on my new marriage, my health and my ability to be with my family and relax. Even though I'm well paid, I struggle with money due to past debts/ my wife's ex not paying his way for their children.
I've had a really rough and unfortunate past and have often turned to God to help me through things, but this was meant to be "my time" where I can relax into life and things come together for me - the reality of it is I am really struggling.
I can't just give up work - I'm trying my best to support 3 kids and my wife. I have no money and no family to help me out. The pressures of everything are just so immense and I just don't seem to be getting any relief.
I'm worried, exhausted and hanging on by my fingernails.
God help me!
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I'll pray for your peace. I know this is so easier said than done, but now is the best time to just seek God completely. I mean, you're exhausted, God says He will give you rest. Just give this up to Him. Easier said than done, yes, but I don't know any other way and I hope this helps.
 
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Warhorse

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Thanks Ugly - and yes, I've tried reflecting on that, but just don't seem to be getting any guidance/answers. In situations like this I usually just hunker down and ride it out until it all becomes apparent - the problem is I'm exhausted and really need help now...I know that might sound selfish, and believe me I am a tough cookie, I'm just being honest and desperately need a break or things to change. I'm a good person and could do so much more for both myself and others if things were better. As Bon Jovi said - I could kick this "fair" world's a## if I could just get on my feet!
 
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Warhorse

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Thanks Abing... Appreciated
 
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The only feeling God wants you to feel right now is broken. Let me ask you, "Have you given your life to God via Jesus Christ on a cross? Do you believe, and have you confessed and received He has died for your sake and has been raised by God to sit at His right hand of God to intervene for You to sit there with Him? Do you live with the Holy Spirit guiding you in an everyday lifestyle for eternity now? If you have done that; rest in peace, then, render your feelings undeserving of guidance. And that Himself and His promises are now your new all-in guidance., thru the testimony of the Holy Spirit..... "Be still and know I am God." Psalms 46:10.

"Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord." Zach 2:13.

"Truly my soul silently waits upon God; from Him comes my Salvation." Psalms 62:1.

"In repentance and rest you are saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength." Isaiah 30:15.

"The Words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life giving." John 6:63.

"Do not be rash with your mouth, and do not let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God. For God is in heaven, and you are upon the death; therefore let your words be few." Ecc. 5:2.

God will have you sit before Him broken so He can break your mind and devotion from the issues and feelings to see and understand what real peace in life is. To know success thru His eyes, and yet feel it yourself as well after being broken. For He wants to prosper you not harm you. To give you hope and a future. Do you trust that?

In this throne of quiet are manifest the perfections of spiritual beauty, here you shall enjoy the true light of the secret and Divine mysteries of Christ, a relationship to your satisfaction about the issues you have currently. Perfect humility, the amplest resignation, the meekness and innocence of the dove, liberty and purity of heart; here is witnessed Joyful simplicity, heavenly indifference, continual prayer, total nakedness, perfect disinterestedness, and conversation of Heaven.

This is not only the rich hidden treasure; it is the pearl of Satisfaction you are striving for. But God needs to break the will of considered alternatives to Himself fully. Then the power of God can reign supreme. Feelings take a back seat, world standards of happiness become void and you receive His perspective leaving behind Joy and peace and Power in your life. May God richly bless you and I will pray for you, As well. God is calling you unto Himself closer. :).
 
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